Paramedic (Full-Time)

About the role

The Paramedic position at Hackensack Meridian Health provides advanced life support services, responding to calls in a timely manner and providing quality pre-hospital care. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work in hazardous conditions and uncontrolled environments.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls in a timely manner.
• Aids and supports public safety personnel and other healthcare providers in patient care.
• Performs assessments and utilizes critical thinking to identify and prioritize medical procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients, parents, and caregivers, adapting care to meet diverse needs.
• Completes thorough physical examinations and updates medical control physicians with pertinent information.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and functional state, ensuring safety during transport.
• Operates communication devices professionally and cooperates with the Quality Assurance program.
• Documents patient care reports accurately and completes daily operational tasks.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of medical waste and maintains supply levels.
• Provides education and serves as a preceptor or Field Training Officer as needed.
• Behaves professionally and maintains HMH's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100) or higher.
• Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic Certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Paramedic) Certification.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) Certification or BLS Instructor Trainer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification or ACLS Instructor Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or PALS Instructor Certification.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator within 90 days of employment.
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certification or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.